Papers relating to John Wesley Powell
Overview
This collection, which spans the years 1934 to 1974, deals primarily with the Powell centennial celebration in 1969, family ties with 19th century explorer and conservationist John Wesley Powell, as well as Schnacke's successful efforts to secure a Powell commemorative stamp marking the 100th anniversary of the historic 1869 voyage down the Colorado River. Also included is the commemorative stamp issued on August 1, 1969 at Page, Arizona.
Dates
- Creation: 1934 - 1974
Creator
- Schnacke, Donald Powell (Compiler, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No access restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.
Biography of Donald Powell Schnacke
Donald Powell Schnacke is the great-great-nephew of John Wesley Powell, noted primarily for his highly acclaimed exploratory journey down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon in 1869.
Extent
1 linear foot (2 document cases + 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
RH MS 300
Physical Location
RH MS R32
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, Donald P. Schnacke, May 1980.
Subject
- Powell, John Wesley, 1834-1902 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Donald Powell Schnacke Collection
- Subtitle
- Papers relating to John Wesley Powell
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by js, October 1980. Finding aid encoded by mg, 2004. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2017.
- Date
- 2004
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Finding aid writtenin<language> English.</language>
- Finding aid permalink
- http://hdl.handle.net/10407/4641638256
- Preferred citation
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Papers relating to John Wesley Powell, Kansas Collection, RH MS 300, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository